Town of Monument, COLORADO Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Monument's Planning Department handles listed building permits together with PPRBD and adopts Pikes Peak Regional Building Code by Ordinance 05-2023. Monument requires local business license before permit and collects local use tax on construction materials.

Department

Town of Monument Planning Department, with building permit administration and inspections through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department

Address

Town of Monument: 645 Beacon Lite Road, Monument, CO 80132; PPRBD: 2880 International Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80910

Phone

Town: 719-481-2954; PPRBD: 719-327-2880; Permits: 719-327-2883

Email

Planning: planning@tomgov.org , PPRBD: https://www.pprbd.org/Information/Email?To=planreviewtriage

Website

https://www.townofmonument.org/433/Permits

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Review Monument's permit page and confirm whether town permit, regional building permit, or both are needed.
2. Obtain a Town of Monument business license before submitting permit application if you are a contractor or business.
3. Create a Community Connect account and submit Monument permit application online.
4. If project requires building permit, submit materials to PPRBD and complete ePlan review if needed.
5. Monument states permit review times typically 3 to 5 business days depending on scope and season.
6. Pay town permit fees, use tax, and PPRBD building permit and plan review fees.
7. After issuance, keep approved permits on site and schedule required inspections through PPRBD and town processes.

Typical processing time: Monument states permit review times typically 3 to 5 business days depending on scope and season.

Source: Town of Monument Planning Department, with building permit administration and inspections through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department

General Requirements

Monument's permit page states permits needed for most construction including additions, accessory buildings, signs, fences/walls over 4 feet, temporary structures, residential solar, grading, right-of-way, and electrical/mechanical/plumbing/structural work.

Required Documents

• Monument permit-specific checklists
• Online submittal through Community Connect
• PPRBD plan-reviewed projects need plans in PDF and applicable regional forms

Permit validity

PPRBD expiration rules apply: administrative closure after 6 months without inspection; one extension to 180 days if requested before expiration; voiding after 1 year without inspection or after 1 year suspension.

Building code

Monument adopted Pikes Peak Regional Building Code under Ordinance 05-2023. PPRBD 2023 code based on 2021 international codes and 2023 NEC; Appendix H contains Monument's ordinance.

Owner-builder

PPRBD homeowner rules apply for building permits; only for primary residence owned and occupied.

Contractor requirements

Monument requires town business license before permit. PPRBD requires contractors to be licensed or registered. State-licensed plumbing and electrical contractors must register locally with PPRBD.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$50 PPRBD; $35 Monument for smaller categories like temporary signs and right-of-way

Plan check fee

PPRBD plan examination is 28% of permit fee; $100/hour for additional review after second disapproval. Monument's fee schedule lists planning and engineering review charges.

Permit fee formula

PPRBD uses valuation-based and flat-fee permit tables. Monument's local fee schedule uses flat fees by permit type; construction permits for new builds use combined permit for sidewalks, landscaping, and fences; 2.0% use tax due on material valuation.

Reinspection fee

$50 first, $100 second, $200 third plus 2-day delay

Penalty (no permit)

Work without permit: 2 times the permit fee; double permit fee for after-the-fact temporary sign permits

Payment note

Monument uses Community Connect to pay town permit fees. Monument taxes filed through GOVOS after January 1, 2025. PPRBD payments through web account system.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Current).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• PPRBD exempt-work rules apply including detached accessory structures up to 200 square feet
• Fences not over 7 feet high
• Retaining walls at or under 4 feet under regional code threshold
• Finish work such as painting, floor coverings, cabinets, nonstructural cosmetic work

Important: Monument doesn't publish universal exemption list; local town permits and use tax may still apply even if regional building permit is exempt.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• PPRBD web account (online)
• 719-327-2880 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Same-day scheduling weekdays from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM

Inspection hours

Estimated arrival after 9:00 AM

Typical inspection sequence: For building permits, PPRBD inspections typically follow footing, foundation, framing, insulation, trade rough, and final stages. Monument's combined permit can involve local sidewalks, landscaping, and fence signoffs.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Monument adopted Pikes Peak Regional Building Code under Ordinance 05-2023. PPRBD 2023 code based on 2021 international codes and 2023 NEC; Appendix H contains Monument's ordinance.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Monument Taxation FAQ
• Monument Business Licenses
• Monument Fee Schedule
• PPRBD Permits Page
• PPRBD Fee Schedule
• License lookup guide: Colorado Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Colorado Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Colorado hub: Colorado Contractor License & Permit Hub

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